Self-defense helps women protect themselves and their family. In my opinion, this is the most important reason for women to learn self defence, because it is the difference between life and death. ... In a self-defense situation, this is pivotal. The majority of attackers are not going to be proficient in martial arts.
These are the easiest and most effective moves for different situations. Any woman can do these no matter how big or heavy the attacker is.
If you stick with proven strategies and simple gross-motor-movement techniques — such as the 10 described here — your chance of surviving will increase drastically.
If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t safe — that’s the bottom line. Many women have been conditioned to ignore the little voice that tells them trouble is coming. Your instinct is the best detector of danger. The next time you hear that little voice, listen to what it’s saying.
Once your opponent knows you can fight, it becomes more difficult for you to prevail. To survive, you must continue your barrage until it’s safe to stop striking and escape.